Virtual TapeServer 8.3 Configuration Guide

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A naming convention is used when the components of the VTL are created. The VTL name is specified
by the user. All other names are automatically assigned by VTS.
Example
If the following are specified when creating the VTL:
l VTL name: 1vtl_25
l Number of slots: 287
l Number of drives (VTDs): 2
The following names are used for the VTL components:
l VTL name: 1vtl_25
l VTD names: 1vtl_25_1 and 1vtl_25_2
If a naming conflict occurs when VTS tries to create the VTL components, a message is displayed on
the Configure Virtual Devices page. You must then manually create the components.
You must manually create pools and virtual tapes to populate the VTL and VTDs.
Before beginning
l VTL licenses are provided as part of the capacity license. Enable licensing as described in
Enabling Licensed Features, if necessary
l Verify that a vault is available for storing data; you must select a vault during VTL creation.
Customer data should not be stored on VAULT00, which provides a small amount of space
needed for system maintenance. If VAULT00 is the only vault available, it is recommended that
you attach an external storage device for use in storing data.See the Quick Start Guide for
cabling instructions and then refer to "Adding vaults on external storage devices" on page 14
for configuration details.